Helen A.
Top-rated Copy Editor, Proofreader & Amazon KDP formatting specialist
Top-rated Copy Editor | 10+ years Copy Editing & Proofreading | Trusted by bestselling authors I like to think of myself as an editing and proofreading nerd—polishing up a given piece of manuscript brings me too much joy sometimes. With an M.A. in English Literature and years of experience, I've helped hundreds of authors—alongside top publishing houses—bring polished, publication-ready books to life. My goal is to elevate every manuscript to its highest potential through careful proofreading and writing. Here is the list of manuscripts I work on: ▢ Academic manuscripts: Articles, personal statements, dissertations ▢ Books, manuscripts: Nonfiction, fiction, ebooks, children's books ▢ Business manuscripts: Web content, blogs, press releases, white papers, reports, training manuals, marketing copy ▢ Personal manuscripts: Resumes/CVs, emails, social media posts, screenplays, poetry, letters Note: I'm proficient in all major citation/formatting styles (APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver). I'm here Monday to Sunday, ready to hop on a call, brainstorm, or tackle edits with lightning speed. If you are looking for the best proofreading and editing & proofreading service here on Upwork with guaranteed professionalism, exceptional communication, unmatched customer service, and uncompromising quality, you need look no further. Shoot me a message, and let's make your words unforgettable!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $688
Billed in all: $17,330$17k
$115 in the last 6 months
Across 9 contracts
Across 131 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 21% in Short Story Writing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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- #449Fiction Writing1,669 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #188Top 27%🇺🇸#188 of 705
- #488Ebook Writing2,045 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #139Top 24%🇺🇸#139 of 542